 Audit Committees Conference 2009
26 November 2009
Economic downturns present unexpected challenges for all those charged with developing internal controls. As every organisation operates within a web of relationships and contracts, risks and vulnerabilities could come from almost any angle. It is now more important than ever that you ensure your internal auditing processes are working effectively, you have a clear risk management strategy and you are able to prevent, detect and respond to fraud.
Designed specifically for all involved in the regulatory, financial reporting and risk management processes in housing associations, this conference will focus on the critical information you need to work effectively in today’s challenging environment.
How to book
Key speakers and chairs include:
- Clare Miller, Executive Director, Risk and Assurance, Tenant Services Authority
- Professor Robin Pritchard, Head of Centre for Internal Audit, Birmingham
City University
- Jonathan Pryor, Director, Assurance and Business Services, Smith & Williamson
- Bill Gill, Director, BG Audit and Consultancy Services
- Charles Brotherton, Finance Director, Rooftop Housing Group
- Nicky Hawkins, Operations Director, Clearview Systems
- Gordon Mattocks, Chief Internal Auditor, Raglan Housing Association and Chairman, Housing Association Internal Audit Forum (HAIAF)
- Rob Mallet, Housing Sector Analyst, Mazars
- Lee Cartwright, Partner, Mazars.
Benefits of attending include:
- Understanding what to look for and challenge in the audit process
- Gaining tips on managing internal and external audit relationships
- Obtaining practical advice on how to spot fraud loopholes and what to do to
prevent fraud
- Learning how to create an effective disaster recovery process through internal audit
- Exploring how to use information technology to ensure efficient internal audit processes.
Previous delegates give their recommendation:
‘Good quality conference and opportunities for networking’
‘As a new audit committee member I picked up a lot of useful information and ideas to use in my own organisation’
‘I found the day well worth the time and cost to attend. It stimulated thought and action’
‘Value for money – excellent information and speakers’.
Who should attend:
- Board members
- Members of audit committees
- Auditors
- Trainee auditors
- Finance managers and directors
- Accountants
- Trainee accountants
- Chairs
- Chief executives
- Company secretaries.
Prices
Member – £255
Associate – £295
Non-member – £320
How to book
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